REC REPORT FEATURES

August 2015

The latest research into the sport of tennis in the United States shows that overall tennis participation rose 1 percent to 17.9 million players, according to the Tennis Industry Association (TIA). The data also show growth in the number of youth tennis players, and indicate that more than 14 million Americans, while not tennis players currently, express an interest in playing the sport.

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) recently released the third installment of its "IHRSA Member Retention Report," examining how member demographics, duration, attendance and activity participation vary between "promoters" and "detractors."